Nominated by locals

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

A hidden gem in Kansas

On the western plains near Oakley, Kansas's newest state park protects towering chalk spires and canyons that glow at sunset like an ancient ruined city — easy overlook trails, a jaw-dropping detour.

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